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PorkChop Revue

The Pork Chop Revue is an unforgettable family show filled with comedy and an entertaining cast of lovable performing pigs and hogs - swine of all kind. Performed in a barnyard atmosphere, our performing porkers and barnyard buddies delight audiences with a display of amazing stunts and laughable antics that leave spectators in side-splitting laughter.

Tumbleweed Crossing

An award winning comedy wild west gunfight stunt show!
Tumbleweed Crossing will take you on a ZANY trip back to the WILD WEST where laughs fly like bullets and hilarity is the law of the land!

The Adventure Zone

Pirate's Rebellion - Wickedly Wild Water Wars!
A great place for your inner pirate, to attack opponents on the "high seas." Armed with sponges and squirt guns, you must take them down, before they take you out!

Gold Rush & Grain Games

Test your western and agriculture knowledge and win some fun prizes! This is an audience interactive trivia game show where you and your team can prove your farm and animal knowledge!

Nature Center Interactive Display

Discover Colorado wildlife with Bear Creek and Fountain Creek Nature Centers! Visit Whittemore Hall Saturdays and Mon–Fri, 11 AM–7 PM for hands-on displays and fun facts about native animals. Meet experts and explore Colorado’s amazing nature!

4-H Shows & Barn Tours

Experience agriculture at the Fair! See breeding shows Saturday, mini horses, rabbits, and poultry Sunday, and market shows all week. Join the Barnyard Olympics and new this year, 4-H-led barn tours to learn fun facts about AG and livestock!

Special Events

Saturday 7/11

Veterans Claims Clinic

El Paso County, Colorado, Division of Veteran Services is hosting a Veterans Claims Clinic on Saturday, July 11, from 3–7 PM at Swink Hall during the County Fair.

If you or someone you know has ever tried to figure out VA benefits (disability claims, pensions, healthcare, etc.), you know it can be a serious headache. This clinic is your chance to talk directly with trained Veterans Service Officers—no appointments, no hassle.

And since it’s Military Appreciation Day at the fair, all veterans, active-duty, retirees, and their families get in FREE.

Just bring whatever paperwork you’ve got—DD-214, medical records, VA letters—and they’ll help walk you through the process.

Feel free to share this with any vets in the area who could use a hand.

Connect with us directly at 719.520.7750 or vet@elpasoco.com

Let’s take care of our own.

Sunday 7/12

Car Show

Show off your classic car for just $5.00! Parking starts at 8:00 AM. First 50 cars get a dash plaque! Enjoy awards, door prizes, and more, all benefiting local charities.

Music by Van Jeffries Mobile Rock & Roll

For more information contact:
Samantha Baker C.S.I.-Car Shows Inc.
bakersams@msn.com or 303-726-2826

Queen Contest

Join us for the 2027 Fair Queen Contest held during the 2026 El Paso County Fair.

July 12, 2026
Contestants will be judged on

Interviews (private)
Speeches (11:45am - Small Pavilion on Vendor Row)
Horsemanship - Outdoor Arena/Grandstands)

Winner announced during the 2026 El Paso County Fair Rodeo.

Open Class Master Showman

Join us at the El Paso County Fair Grandstands on Sunday, July 12th, for the Open Class Master Showman Competition! Whether you're in 4-H, FFA, or have never been part of either but want to try your hand at showing animals, this is your chance to step into the ring and test your showmanship skills using animals provided by 4-H families.

Open Class Master Showman Divisions

Youth Division: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Adult Division: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Be sure to secure your spot and be part of the fair fun!
Click here for Rules & Signs ups!

Tuesday 7/14

2026 El Paso County Fair: Sensory Day!

Sensory-Friendly Hours: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Carnival Opens: 2:00 PM – the first two hours of carnival operation will be quiet and calm, with no music or flashing lights

We're all about making sure everyone feels welcome, so we're excited to hold Sensory Day for a third year in a row. It's our way of ensuring that everyone can have a blast at our fair. Thanks to our friends at the Autism Society of Colorado, we've put together a handy Sensory Book to make navigating the fair a breeze and will be hosting a sensory space for those needing to take a little time away.

Autism Society of Colorado

The Autism Society of Colorado will have a booth in the Whittemore Building with resources materials.

Baby Animal Sensory Encounter

We will have a visit from some adorable baby farm animals during sensory hours in the Whittemore Building. If you need to take a break from the Fair excitement we invite you to come cuddle some of our furry friends!

Carnival

Our Carnival will be open starting at 2pm on Sensory Day!
We are excited to partner with our Carnival team and offer a unique Carnival experience. From 2pm until 4pm all Carnival rides will be running; however, without the added music and lights to diminish the sensory output from the Carnival.

Senior Day Activities

Seniors receive 50% off Fair admission tickets and we have some special events planned in Swink Hall!

Senior Lunch - 11am - 1pm including a live band
Senior Bingo - 1pm - 3pm
Senior Pie - 3pm until supplies last!

Cutting Horse

Watch skilled riders and horses compete in the Cutting Horse event on Tuesday, July 14, at 6 PM in the Grandstands.
It’s an exciting event that showcases precision and teamwork—and it’s all free with your fair admission.

What Is a Cutting Horse?

Get ready to witness one of the most electrifying displays of athleticism in the equine world. A cutting horse is a highly trained athlete—most often an American Quarter Horse—bred and trained to separate a single cow from the herd and keep it from returning.

What makes these horses extraordinary is their incredible “cow sense”—an almost instinctive ability to read and anticipate a cow’s every move. Once a cow is singled out, the rider drops the reins, and the horse takes over. With lightning-fast reflexes, explosive speed, and razor-sharp precision, the horse mirrors the cow step-for-step, making dramatic stops and powerful turns in a thrilling battle of agility and instinct.

It’s fast. It’s intense. And it’s a true showcase of partnership, skill, and raw talent you have to see to believe.

Wednesday 7/15

Adult Cornhole

It’s game time!

The Adult Cornhole Tournament takes place at 6 PM in Whittemore.
Come show off your skills, win some prizes, and enjoy the competition.

This event is free with fair admission.

Youth Bull Riding

Open to contestants 2yrs - 16yrs.

Contestants, please call 719-323-7999 to register.
Entry Fee payable directly to High Plains Bucking.

Free Grandstands Admission.

What exactly is Bull Riding?

Bull riding is a rodeo sport that involves a rider getting on a bucking bull and attempting to stay mounted while the animal tries to buck off the rider.

In the American tradition, the rider must stay on top of the bucking bull while holding onto the bull rope with one hand for eight seconds and not touching the bull or himself with his free hand. A bull rope is a fiber rope wrapped around the chest of the bull directly behind the bull's front legs, which the rider grips while riding. If he does that, it is a qualified ride. If he gets bucked off before eight seconds, it is a no score; in most bull riding circuits, four judges mark scores for the rider and the bull. Two judges score the rider based on his ability up to 25 points each for up to a total of 50 points, the other two judges score the bull on his bucking performance for up to 25 points each for a total of up to 50 points. Thus, the ride is scored up to 100 points. Most professional riders score between the mid-70s and high 80s.

Friday 7/17

Fireworks

We’re lighting up the night on with a spectacular fireworks show you won’t want to miss! As the second-to-last day of the Fair wraps up—right after the adrenaline-pumping Auto Races—look to the sky for a dazzling display celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States and 150 years of Colorado.

After a full day of 4-H shows, fair food favorites, vendors, and midway fun, stick around and celebrate under the lights with us. It’s the perfect way to make your Fair Friday unforgettable!

Bands at the Fair

Farmer's State Bank Pavilion LIne-up

Swing Master's Jazz Band Saturday, July 11th - 1pm-3pm
Farmer's State Bank Entertainment Pavilion
Free with Fair Admission.

Ashlee & The Longshot Revival Saturday, July 11th - 8pm-11pm
Farmer's State Bank Entertainment Pavilion
Free with Fair Admission.

Bare Bones Trombone Choir Sunday, July 12 - 1pm-3pm
Farmer's State Bank Entertainment Pavilion
Free with Fair Admission.

Winchester Road Sunday, July 12th - 6pm-9pm
Farmer's State Bank Entertainment Pavilion
Free with Fair Admission.

Kevin Mastin Band Monday, July 13th - 1pm-3pm
Farmer's State Bank Entertainment Pavilion
Free with Fair Admission.

Hot Boots Band Monday, July 13th - 6pm-9pm
Farmer's State Bank Entertainment Pavilion
Free with Fair Admission.

Front Range Highway Tuesday, July 14th - 6pm-9pm
Farmer's State Bank Entertainment Pavilion
Free with Fair Admission.

Michael Swett Wednesday, July 15th - 1pm-3pm
Farmer's State Bank Entertainment Pavilion
Free with Fair Admission.

Boomer Rock Wednesday, July 15th - 6pm-9pm
Farmer's State Bank Entertainment Pavilion
Free with Fair Admission.

Cask & Chisel Thursday, July 16th - 6pm-9pm
Farmer's State Bank Entertainment Pavilion
Free with Fair Admission.

Jeffrey Alan Band Friday, July 17th - 8pm-11pm
Farmer's State Bank Entertainment Pavilion
Free with Fair Admission.

Exit West Saturday, July 18th - 8pm-11pm
Farmer's State Bank Entertainment Pavilion
Free with Fair Admission.

Contests

Food Contests

Join us daily at 12:30PM and 4:30PM at the Farmers State Bank Pavilion for our Food Contests!
We are partnering with our Fair Food Vendors to bring you two daily Food Contests where you can win fun prizes!

Schedule will be posted closer to Fair!

*Please not that schedule is subject to change based on availability of Food vendor supplies! Thank you!